Archive for February, 2010

John McCain Files New Bill Attacking Your Access to Supplements

Senator McCain Files New Bill That Attacks Your Access to Supplements and Repeals Key Sections of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act

TAKE ACTION NOW! AND TELL YOUR SENATOR NOT TO CO-SPONSOR THIS BILL!

McCain’s bill is called The Dietary Supplement Safety Act (DSSA). It would repeal key sections of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). DSHEA protects supplements if 1) they are food products that have been in the food supply and not chemically altered or 2) if they were sold as supplements prior to 1994, the year that DSHEA was passed. If a supplement fits one of these two descriptions, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cannot arbitrarily ban it or reclassify it as a drug.
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Dietary Supplement Safety Act S. 3002
by Johnny Justice

Yes, that IS a picture of Judge Judy! Nearly every supplement company in the industry is afraid of a new bill that might be passed. This bill is called the “Dietary Supplement Safety Act, S. 3002? and if it’s approved, it will have severe consequences on suppliers and retailers of supplements. Now this bill would help The Supplement Genius Scott Welch finally clean up the industry (it’s quite dirty!) but it might also prevent you from being able to get the supplements you love! Here’s how this new legislation could affect you:
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Supplement Sales In Canada
by Johnny Justice

If you’re a supplement company selling products in Canada, then get ready for big changes! These changes will cause widespread layoffs and millions of dollars in losses. Ya see, Canada’s pharmacy regulators have begun urging pharmacists to stop selling unlicensed natural remedies! The order affects herbal treatments, multi-vitamins and other products. The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) says pharmacists cannot be assured the products are safe until they are granted a government licence, and should not sell them in those circumstances. “Pharmacists are obliged to hold the health and safety of the public or patient as their first and foremost consideration,” said the association’s recently issued position statement. Since a massive proportion of supplements are sold in either health-food stores, grocery stores or drug stores, this change will be devastating to some companies.
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The strong anabolic properties of 1-testosterone have been established in the literature. Research conducted in the 60′s found that 1-testosterone had a myotrophic (anabolic) potency of 200 as compared to 26 for testosterone, making it over 7 times as anabolic. This was done using the rat levator ani assay, which is commonly used to test the anabolic potency of steroids. In addition to this, 1-testosterone and 1-AD are both unable to aromatize to estrogen. Hence these substances cause very significant increases in muscle size and strength with about the androgenic potential of testosterone and almost no estrogenic side effects (water retention, fat gain, gynecomastia).

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Melvin Anthony Wins IFBB Phoenix Pro
by Joe Pietaro

Following a quiet 2009, Melvin Anthony started the new year off on the right foot by winning the Phoenix Pro on Saturday night. The California native edged out Hidetada Yamagishi, who continues to make strides in the division by finishing as the runner-up. The ageless Toney Freeman placed third and also qualified for the Mr. Olympia.

Rounding out the top five were Grigori Atoyan and Troy Alves.

Competing twice last year, Anthony fourth at the Atlantic City Pro and 11th at the Olympia. This was in stark contrast from 2008, when he hit the stage on five occasions with all being top 10, and top six in four of the contests.
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Bellator Fighting Championships Wants You

Thanks to my man Jesse Holland over at MMAmania.com for passing along this information. After seeing the press release, I spoke with Joe Doran from Bellator’s PR agency to get a little more info. Joe tells me that video is highly recommended for all entries. They are moving quick on this search and will narrow the field to the select finalists in March, so the sooner you enter the better. If you decide to enter, communicate why you’d be a good fit for Bellator and it (the video) only needs to be a couple minutes long. Maybe you’ll get bonus points for giving HARDBODY a shout-out, err then again maybe not. If you’re not familiar with Bellator Fighting Championships, check out their web site. It could be a great opportunity for you ladies.
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Biggest Loser Star Trainer Jillian Michaels Gets Sued
by Johnny Justice

Jillian Michaels, star of NBC’s popular reality show, “The Biggest Loser,” is being sued by a fat girl named Christie Christensen, who claims she didn’t lose weight with the supplements endorsed by the celebrity trainer, according to the Associated Press. Saying she was duped into buying the “Jillian Michaels Maximum Strength Calorie Control” product. The lawsuit specifies that the pills did not lessen Christensen’s appetite and that she didn’t shed any pounds as the product promised, the Associated Press says.
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BSN Donates 132,000 Bottles of SYNTHA-6

BSN Lends a Helping Hand to the Haitian Relief Effort

The January 12, 2010 earthquake that struck just outside the capital city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti was a catastrophic event that has taken a disastrous toll on the people of Haiti and whose long-term consequences will be felt for years. In the time since the earthquake hit, governments, humanitarian organizations and private individuals all over the world have stepped up and found ways to contribute to the rescue, relief and rebuilding efforts in the small island nation, an outpouring of support and solidarity that demonstrates the very real connection that crosses all boundaries of nationality, race, religion and class uniting all human beings on this fragile planet. The heartfelt response this tragic event has elicited has been overwhelming, and everyone who has contributed on any level deserves to be commended for their efforts.
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Lee Thompson Continues to Fight Steroid Charges in Overreaching Texas Steroid Bust
by Millard Baker

NPC Texas Chairman Lee Thompson continues to fight steroid conspiracy charges that were filed against him in an overreaching Texas steroid investigation that targeted dozens of individuals. Several individuals charged in the conspiracy have already pleaded guilty including Brock Falkenhagen. However, Lee Thompson is NOT one of them.

Thompson has repeatedly stated that he has no plans whatsoever to plead guilty; he plans to exhaust every and any legal means to vindicate himself against the charges filed by federal prosecutors in the United States Attorneys Office in Texas.
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Bodybuilding.com Announces Free 2010 Arnold Classic & Internationals Webcast

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Boise, ID – February 8, 2010 – Bodybuilding.com, the Internet’s most-visited bodybuilding and fitness site and largest retailer of nutritional supplements, is once again offering a free all-access webcast featuring the 2010 Arnold Classic men’s professional bodybuilding championships and the Women’s professional bodybuilding, figure and fitness International championships.

Bodybuilding.com hosts Dan Solomon and Bob Cicherillo will provide live on-stage and backstage coverage of these ground-breaking events. Those unable to tune in live will be able to access webcast replays and additional event coverage on Bodybuilding.com until March 20, 2010.
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ALR Industries Pulls Product Line Out of Bodybuilding.com
by Anthony Roberts

The following message has been posted on ALRIndustries.com, the website of the nutritional company owned by A. L. Rea (Scott Jensen), the author of Chemical Muscle Enhancement and Building the Perfect Beast:

Please note that effective immediately ALR Industries is no longer doing business with bodybuilding.com. The decision to cease all business relationships with bodybuilding.com was made solely by ALR Industries due to on-going unacceptable business practices. Please click on the link below for other web-sites that are Approved Vendors for ALR Industries products. Thank you for your interest and continued support of ALR Industries.
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Germans call for energy shot ban
By Shane Starling

German health authorities have issued a 14-page statement warning against over-consumption of energy shots – one of the fastest growing segments of the international beverages market.

The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) said while there were no inherent health issues if manufacturer recommendations of one energy shot drink per day were followed, consumers could not be trusted to follow this advice, and so deemed the drinks unsafe.
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Jay Cutler Joins Muscular Development
by Steve Blechman

The excitement has been building— but the wait is over! JAY IS HERE!! 2010 is starting off with a BANG— and we at MD have reached one of the proudest and finest moments in our history! Three-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, the Number 1 bodybuilder on the planet, and MD’s own returning hero, has come back to his rightful home.

On September 26th, we saw history being made, as Jay Cutler, renewed, recharged, and retooled, showed up in the best shape of his life— with wide shoulders and huge quads, carved out of granite— and had all jaws dropping when he stepped onto the Las Vegas stage and regained his Olympia title. He was like the phoenix of Greek mythology, rising strong from the ashes of a blazing fire, gold and scarlet flames blazing— being reborn before our very eyes! The world of bodybuilding changed forever in that moment, as Jay not only did what few predicted he would, but exceeded all expectations, beyond anyone’s wildest dreams.
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Joe Weider receives a Resolution from the city of LA

It is with great pleasure that Joe Wheatley Productions in conjunction with Councilmen Bill Rosendahl, 11th District, City of Los Angeles were able to present a Resolution from the City of LA honoring Joe Weider, Father of Fitness and Nutrition, for his dedication and lifetime commitment to physical fitness, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
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